Summary This position is located in the Office of Environmental Health and Engineering, Oklahoma City Area Office, Indian Health Service. The purpose of this position is to serve as a Supervisory Contract Specialist responsible for pre-award, post-award, and close-out functions including price/cost analysis, negotiation, and contract administration for construction services, supplies, and equipment. The incumbent reports directly to the Chief Contracting Officer for Oklahoma City Area. Responsibilities Prepares solicitation documents which incorporate required Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and HHS policies and provisions; requirements for technical proposals; cost data requirements; and all other required data. Develop strategic plans to define requirements, establish acquisition plans, and to give advice and recommendations on data that should be included in the procurement request. Prepare solicitation, assist in analyzing quotes and proposals, and conducts responsibility reviews. Plan and conduct negotiations on price, technical requirements, and terms/conditions of the contract. Monitor contractor performance in relation to the completion schedule required by the contract ensuring timely submission of technical progress reports. Plan and assign work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and evaluates work performance of subordinate staff. Requirements Conditions of Employment *The incumbent in this position must possess a Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (Professional). Must pass pre-employment examination. Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process. Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-12: Education: A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. OR At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Perform sealed bid and negotiated acquisition procedures; cost and price analysis sufficient to review contract proposals and bids; and a wide range of contract types and complexities (such as various fixed-price, cost reimbursement, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quality, fixed fee or other cost type contracts, price changes, source selection, determination of competitive range, and negotiations with a competitive range) to plan and carry out the procurement and recommend award. Review contracts to determine if they are in accordance with regulations and statues applicable to the Service Contract Act, Davis-Bacon Act, and small business procurement opportunities, and of Federal Acquisition Regulations, Competition in Contracting Act, procurement statutes, policies and regulations. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). Qualifications for initial cutoff date must be met by 03/06/2024, with subsequent cut-off dates at 2-week intervals until position is filled. Education This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information *A relocation incentive up 25% of salary may be authorized if you are a current federal employee. At least a one year service agreement will be required. This position is eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities policy. https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/asa/ohr/hr-library/990-1/index.html. Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. This position has no promotion potential.